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      Title: Italian Sirloin Stew
 Categories: Beef, Soups/stews, Italian
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      1 lb Sirloin steak; boneless,
           - cut 1" thick
      1 cl Garlic; crushed
      2 tb Olive oil; divided
      2 md Onions; sliced 1/4"
      1 ts Dried basil
    1/8 ts Ground red pepper
 14 1/2 oz Can tomatoes; undrained
      1 c  Beef broth
      2 md Zucchini; cut in 1/4" slices
           Parmesean cheese; grated
           - (optional)
 
  Preparation time: 30 minutes

  Cut steak into 1/4" thick strips; cut each strip into 1" pieces.
  Combine garlic with 1 tb oil; stir into beef and reserve. Saute
  onion in remaining oil in a large saucepan for 3 minutes. Sprinkle
  with basil and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes, beef
  broth, and zucchini. Bring to a boil; cover reduce heat and simmer
  15 minutes.

  Meanwhile heat large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Cook
  and stir the beef 1 to 2 minutes; add to sauce. Stir 2 ts corn
  starch dissolved in 2 tb water into stew and cook until slightly
  thickened, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with grated cheese, if
  desired.

  Serving suggestion: Toasted garlic bread
  
  Recipe by Beef Industry Council

  Posted by: Barb Day (GWHP32A)
 
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